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vastnes. Of the British Museum

Vastness OF the British Museum.
d.. Holmes in the Atlantic
There Is one lesson to be got from visit Of an
hour or Two to the British Museum, namely, the
fathomless abyss of our own ignorance. One is al
most ashamed OF his little paltry hearbeats in the
presence OF the rushing and roaring torrent of
Niagara. SO If he has published little book or
two, collected few FOSSILS or coins or vases he is
crushed by the vastness OF the treasures In the
library and the collections OF this universe OF
knowledge. l have shown how not to see the
British Museum; viii tell how to see 1t: Take
lodgings next door to Tin garrett II you cannot
ouord anything better-and pass all your days at
ural LIE. At three score and ten you will have
some faint conception OF the contents significance
ana value OF this great British institution, which
Is as nearly as any one spot the nHud vital of
human civilization, stab at which by the dagger
OF anarchy would htly begin the reign of chaos
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Sad Effects Of Ear Boxing.

From the New York Herald
Science publishes some valuable records collec-
ted by DR.. Samuel Sexton ON the observed effects
OF boxing the ears. DR.. Sexton had lfty-one cases
upon his records in which the ear had been injured
by blows OF the open hand or fist. The nature OF
the injuries varied considerably. One had inflam-
nation OF the ear, with suspicion OF intracran1al
trouble, and running OF the ear for Twelve years
subsequently died Of brain disease. In another
case tie ear became in1amed and the hearing very
much impaired. In another case the patient was
slapped by his rather upon the left ear and imme-
date pain and deafness ensued, with bloody dis
charge, from which he was three months In re-
covering.
The dangers to which Dr.. Sexton calls attention
are 80 grave that parents and all Others should
choose some other method OF Furnishing their chill
that, u DR.. sexton pursues his inquiries further,
he Will nd other cases In which brain disease has
followed this barbarOuS practice.
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An Old Maine Pedagogue.

from the Lewiston (Me,) JournAl, August 6.
Henry II. Hobbs, Of Norway, years ago was q
school teacher Of note. He was very successful,
and always preferred to be the master In dis
tricts where they were wont to have trouble. His
popularity arose as much from his free use of the
rod as from his knowledge Of the three RS. He
often alludes with pride TO the fact that he twas
never lugged out OF the school-house" On one oc.
casion he was kicked just as he was leaving the
mousse at noon by scholar whom he had punished.
He cooiIy said nothing, but. getting his
dinner, he opened the school in the after
noon as If nothing had happened. He saw
several OF the larger boys exchange s1gnif-
cant glances, and he at once ordered some half
dozen OF them into the floor. Thinking that
they an . combined were enough for him, they
which one OF you kicked me, but / shall be sure
10 getthe right one for am going to lick you all
snail begin at one end and go all through the
class And be Is mean, dirty fellow who viii see
others whipped for anything he alone Is guilty Of
II there Is any man TO him he Will speak out
step forward, SIR. This was said 10 the boy near
est 10 him. AS the rod descended the guilty one
spoke out, Master, / am the one" 81 thought
SO, was the reply. The others took their seats.
and the offender was punished. .
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From Our Dumb Animals
Don't snub a boy because he wears shabby
clothes When Edison. the inventor OF the tele-
phone, nrst entered Boston, he wore pair Of yei.
low linen oreeches in the depth OF winter.
unpretenWng; Abraham Uncoln's early home
Don't snuo boy because Of q dullness in his
graver, was . dull boy at his books.
Don't snuo boy because OF the ignorance Of
the son OF q man who was unabae To wife MS
own name. ~
Don't snuo boy because he chooses humble
tinker. 49,
Don't snub boy because Of physical disability.
Dont snuo q boy because he stutters Demos
themes. the great orator OF Greece. overcamo {
hAs1h and sea0me11nR voice
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From the phi1adelphiA SUNDAY School Times.
child's penetration is keener and child's
judgment Is fatrer, than most parents imagine
It Is true that child's knowledge is limited, and
that therefore, he can be easily turned aside from
inquiry into q realm OF facts with which he Is
quite unacquainted. But when It comes TO the
discerning Of spirit and character or to the test
acl1on, child is less likely 70 be deceived than
person whose perceptions have been blunted
through misustng. Parents are continually being
judged by their children, and these judgments are
likely to abide through life. In ordinary social
life conventional ways may impose on men and
women OF tho world, but such ways do not de-
ceive God or the children. There are two places
where parents are measured at their true worth
the closet and the nursery.
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The Way of tn World.

She took me in q village cart,
And taught me with such gentle art
The sweet delights Of country ways,
The livelong day I sang her praise,
And vowed from her ne'er would part.
Soon after, with swelling heart,
Iranstxed by Cupid's fiery dart,
1popped-Oh, Lord, with what gaze
she took me in.
Her words came out urgently tart;
l felt Oh, how felt the smart!
MY husbands coming, and ne stays
Until the mild September days;
I'm sorry, sir'-l gave stirt;
She took Inc in. -NOrristOton Herald
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From the Sacramento (Cal) Record Union, August
The accommodating ex-sherin OF YOlO County
r. II. Beamer. is nearly bankrupt over little
thoughtless speculation In gopher scalps. He is
the happy possessor Of five acres OF fine alfalfa
meadow. Last week he conceived the idea OF food
Ing this pasture for the double purpose OF benefit
ing the clover and for the determination of
gopherS. To make the matter Interesting he
placed bounty OF a nickel on scalps OF the ro-
dents and told a neighbours boy to do his best
The offer leaked out, and to his surprise 100 boys
were Oh hand for twenty -four hours, and when the
slaughter ceased the ex-Of1cials hair Was several
shades lighter and his scalp grdle contained 1907
souvenirs OF the chase. He says the BOYS OF Wood.
land have corner On nickels now
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On the Beach at Cape May.

From letter to the Baltimore American.
The beach walker in full regalia Is something
not to be missed. Imagine young girl dressed in
costume OF some light color, cut decOllete, with
striped hose, patent-leather slippers, jewery, and
corsage bouquet, and you have one Of these at
fractions OF Cape May. They never enter the
water, but promenade up and down the board
walk for hours at time In order to exhibit them
selves to the dear boys, whose lack OF energy only
enables them to lounge around the lighthouses
the greater part OF the morning, smoke perfumed
cigarettes, and Twill Canes OF tremendous proper
t1ons which look by far too formidable weapon
for such harmless creatures to carry.
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The Game OF RingOal.
4 MODERN IMPROVEMENT UPON THE "GRACH HOOPS
OF ORR GRANDMOTHER

OF OUR GRANDMorHERs
new game called Ringoal is said to be coming
into favor this summer in England and may there
fore be expected to become popular here. 1t is
not likely to take the place OF Lawn tennis but It
will soon form useful addition to tennis at garden
parties and fashionable outdoor gatherings. "Rin-
goal" is adaptation, or rather a clever develop
ment OF the old-fashioned game OF la Grace. +"
1t originated in india but In its present form the
ReS q s Is a%e 70
out" by a London firm. This new game requires
two goals in the shape OF nets, feet high and 10
OF 20 yards apart. In front OF each goal, and 6
feet from 1t, there Is crease, forming with goal
line base, within which each OF the players
on two stick and throws It Swinging 1t Oh
his right stick and directing it with his lefty in the
it past him through the goal. This tie other e
one or both Of his sticks; and If successful he
Ole to get il into his goal The hoop Is thus
thrown to and fro between the players, the
ceeds in sending the hoop past his opponent into
'From any mere word description of ringoal,r
it was rather a monotonous business; but nobody
who has seen TWO skilled players like Mr.. john
stone and his athletic sister play 1t would think
which Is not the case in tennis, and the nat disc
like rings Of cane fly backward and forward with
the greatest precision and wonderful rapidity.
They are so carefully weighted and shaped that
they may be made travel 100 yards and In OF
the colleges at Oxford and Cambridge where rim
goal Is played with zest, some sharp practice may
be seen which Is both novel and fascinating. One
OF its great recommendations is that no carefully
Kept lawn Is necessary. 1t may be Get up on
gravel walks or in any place where small smooth
plot for the bases or the goals may be found, and
the intervening space may be as rough as you
please; that matters not. Then there Is exercise
for every part OF the body and the catching OF the
hoops especially is splendid training for the eye
The secretary OF the oxford sports committee says
he knows OF no better training for the eye OF q
crtcketer or racquet player.
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When Alfred Sully wa. Penniless.

Alfred Suly Is coming South the latter part OF
this month. 1t iaunderstood that he will not try
to scoop" railroad, and that he will not con-
slider "ueal' other than such as may be neces-
sary In an occasional game Of whist. Mr. SulIy Is
credited with fortune Tar along In the millions
but In New York, the other day, he came to grief
for lack OF nickel He wanted to take street
car from Wall street to his residence, but when he
put his hand into his pocket to pay his fare he
discovered that he was penn1lesS. He could have
drawn check for the fare, but preferred TO walk
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''YKs, my hands are SOFT" said a dudish and
conceited young fellow the other night In q small
company, as he admiringly looked at those use
less appendages that had never done day
work. do you know how do it?n he exclaimed
promptly. II wear gloves on my hands every
"Do you sleep with your hat on also?" asked a
pert young woman.
AND the young fellow replied In the negative.
ana looked wonderingly because the company
sn1led.-HebreW Xond0rd
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SnObbery and TOadylsm.

FROM the Indianapolis News.
One A. w. Nickerson, who, it seems, lives in
Boston, and who has another residence for the
time at Marion, Mass, entertained some guests at
the latter place yesterday, among whom was Mrs.
cleveland; and, vulgarian that he Is, he has had
sent, in special kilograms to various papers, the
particulars OF his hospitality. He has had 1t sent
because there are details that could only be fur
nlshed by his connivance, such as having a corps
OF ten walters and COOKS from the Parker house
o'clock; as the party driving through the grounds
aIterward, and flag run up while a salute was
fired from the vulgar1an'S yacht, ct cetera, ad
nauseam. We are breeding in this country a race
OF tOadies that surely are the most disgusting
under the sun; lot OF desperate StrfverS after
rank and cast, and Singularly enough they never
have made such ostentatiou5 expression as, in one
way and another, under this democratic admins
trat1On OF JenerSOnian simplicity.
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II est at Eventtde.

Oh, weary hands! that all the day
We're set to labor hard and long,
Now softly fall the shadows gray,
The bells are rung tor even song.
An hour ago the golden sun
Sank slowly down into the west:
Poor weary hands. your toll is done;
Ills time for rest!-'tis time for rest!
FLORENCE TYLE
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Address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.
New Orleans, La

REMEMBER that the presence Of Generals Beauro.
gard and Early who In charge of the drawings,
euarsntee Oh fairness and integrity that the
Chances are all equal, and that can possibly
divine what number will draw prize.
REMEMBEk that the payment Of all prizes IL
GUARANTEED By FOUR NATIONAL BANRs Of New
Orleans and the tickets signed by the President OF
an Institution whose chartered rights recognized
IN the highest Courts therefore, beware of AM imiir
tons or anonymous schemes. II
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T oUIsIANA STATE LOTTERY.
CAPITAL PRIZE sl5o, 900.

We DO hercoy cerftp fhdS rprrvise fhr arrange
sn<,ts for al the Monthly and Sem antsdi DrutrnCs
The Louissdnd STATE Lottery cbBspaay. and p>rsps
manage and costroS The Drdacnps nemsSltss, sd fha
The su,ne conducted tcsh honesty ydfrIess, and
good Jd1h fourd all parties and authorize nc Cbrs
Dd,1y 20 ts oevf iscdte th ssiies az
lures attached advertisements"
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A Story with q DOuble.ActiOn Moral.
From the Nashville Banner
Speaking of regularity Of habits a wel-known
Nashville lawyer said to-day that he was re-
minded OF certain chancellor of the good old
d Us who pr1ded himself as a model so far as
regularity OF habits was concerned. One day in
this chancellor's court very important land
case was being heard. An old man named Elm
took the stand, and the exactness with which
he testified as to the boundary lines and other
details OF the case excited the chancellors atten-
ton. After Elm had concluded his story the
chancellor put him through an examination. Mr..
Elm gave his age at years, said he never
used tobacco or intoxicantS in any FORM went to
bed at shutdown and rose at sunrise, ate his meals
regularly, and was upon the whole, very cor
rect man In his habits OF nfe to which he attrtb-
uted his great vitality.
Concluding the examination the chancellor said
to the gentlemen of the bar: 'You see how regu-
remember this as lesson" The next witness was
also named Elm, and he as well as the former
showed remarkable degree OF vitality and power
OF mind He told with detail what he knew OF the
case at issue. The chancellor finally said: "Mr.
Elm, you seem to be a well-preserved man. How
an Older brother Of the man who has just testi-
fled" 'Have you been regular In your habits
''DO you ever use intoxicating uquors?" "Well,
never 60 to bed SOBER" 'sWhat time do you re-
tire?" ''That depends altogether upon the conve-
nience OF the occasion-soMetimese early and some
times late" 'Do you use tobacco?" II have been
not do without either" BY this time the lawyers
were laughing, and the chancellor remarked :
.'.Well, gentlemen, Elm is tough, whether you ind
1t wet or dry"
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Letter to the St Louis POSt-DlSpatch.
Our pantry is next to our kitchen, where Mar
garet received the visits OF her Mickey. One even
ing / went down to the pantry for something, and
while there was an Involuntary eavesdropper on
poor Margaret. She had confided to me only few
days before that, shortly after Lent, we would
have to look out for new girl, and we conse-
Quently received Mickey with more good will than
before he had declared his intentions, although
we were sorry to think we would lose Margaret.
On the evening In question Mickey was In the
kitchen, where Margaret was finishing up her
work. After the rumble OF gridirOn falling TO
the floor had subsidized heard the following
dialogue:
"No, Mickey. No, you cannot"
"Ah, Maggie, dear, gp me one kiss from those
sweet lips"
mickey" replied Margaret, in q stern voice,
"yOu must own the bowl before you claim the
sugar" i recommend Margaret's views to the
serious consideration OF young ladies who are
unable TO decide what Is the proper conduct for
papers.
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Two PIucky California Girls.

Misses Fannie and Alice orion, OF Butte Creek
are doing what many young man might be proud
to do In the way OF securing themselves homes
They each secured 100 acres OF Government land
and are now fulfilling the law requiring them te
live upon the land and make the necessary I'M
prOvements Each has q residence upon he,
planted to test the land. 1t is found that plums
apples and prunes do splendidly, while ali The
small fruits reach perfection. There are mani
fne springs on the land, and some appear to bt
medicinal In their nature. There is no prettier OF
more pleasant summer retreat, while the winters
are mild and agreeable. Fine winter apples car
be grown and transported at O good profit and IN
few years their lands will be very valuable.
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The Only Men English Princesses Can
Marry.

The Only Men English Princesses Can
Marry.
from the London World.
IL Is supposed that the present summer viii not
pass over without some royal marriages being
announced.
The princes who are in every way "eligible'
husbands for English pincesses are the hereditary
Prince OF Anhalt-Dessau (born 1850; Prince Lud.
wig OF Baden (born 1868; the Landgrave OF Hesse
(bcrn 1854, who Is nephew OF the Queen OF Den.
mark and grandnephew OF the Duchess OF Cam.
bridge; the Ike OF Augustenburg (born 1859;
Frederick Leopold Of Prussia, brother OF the
Duchess OF Connaught horn 1855; Prince Bernard
OF Saxe-Meiningen (born 1s4BD; Princes oscar
Charles, and Eugene OF Sweden (born severally
1889 1861. and 1865; the hereditary Prince oil
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., brother OF the Duchess of Al.
bany (born 1863, and at least half a dozen grand
dukes OF Russia, OF whom the only one known tu
England is the Grand Duke Michael Michaiio
witch, who has but lately departed from among US
Summer in the Tropics.
The sunlight fercely burns
And every Hover and leaf Its parched bosom turns
In languid mood away
RPffo.ps moveIsss Fafisd By no breath of air.
There is sense OF rest but such as flare
III flames that dazzle with . steady CLARA
The heavy plant ain leaves,
Broad shloned, throw their shadows on the dusty
And from each hanging ridge the rustic cottage cave,
Also in shade are bound
No bird-vOice triils u sound.
Heat, clear white heat, tina; seems to rest with
weight,
Falls on the window panes. upon the roofs OF
And spsrkies ON the low. white palings Of eact
gate.
Here is shaded spot:
little calm cool island. in a world of light,
NOW may the weary "eyelids close in and blot
he silent swirl from sights
WhlIe. half ADOBE, sweet thoughts in fight
Pass and repass like metal music flowing.
Or echoes that rise and tall, now coming and now
going
Over the border-land, between knowing and un
knowing.
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Observation-Disclosures pRTZRa

100 numsss from 602y6 70 SoSo5. tnclusvs, hsane
80 uuubees each oide Of the number drnvinr ~
CAPITAL Pzi0 Of el50,Q0Q, eco.
100 nqmbses tom 3SOS6 % 30lo6 INCLUSIVE bein~
0apdtI pxiss q o5O.OOo. GOO.
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THE FOOD QUESTION.
Food of WOrkingmen and Its Relation
TO Work Done.

PAPERS READ BY PROF. ATwATER BEFORE THE AMER
ICAS ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
SCIENCE
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Application for rates to clubs should be made only
the oftlce Of the Company in New Orleans.
For further Information write clearly. eivine fun
address. POSTAL NOTES. Express Money ORDERS
New York Exchange in ordinary letter Currency by
Express Cat our expense) addressed
NJ A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans. Ia
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GREAr AND EFFECTIVE
DROP IN SUITSi

We don't want the Suits. Here Is your chance 10 bug
Suit il you have lay IL aside until next year.
Look over your wardrobe: See another Suit would
not make . good acquisition.
few very fine India Linen Dresses with ruisa.
trimmed with embroidery and fine tucks In each
rufie and overskirt trimmed to match: . basque
nicely trimmed with inserting rufes very neat
style. Former price. $1,000; reduced to $500.
Another very neat White Suit, which could b used
for morning, ia skirt Of fine tucks, overskirt tucked
to match with fine drapery and basque correspond.
which has been reduced from %. 30 to $500.
One more great bargain in Dresses India Linen
Skirt, trimmed with thrce-deep embroidered rues
overskirt with tucked back and embroidery. with .
pretty. stylish basque Former price, sl400; reduced
to $3.50.
We have only three more Of our Embroidered front
India Linen Suits. with back drapery and basque
match which have been reduced from Is 90 To $3.50.
We are closing out Job lot Of soiled White India
Linen Dresses, trimmed with elegant quality Of
embroidery. which consider one of our great bar
gains The full value Of these Dresses ess than
e250o we arewilling to dispose of them for $3.50
We have also a very pretty style Of Misses suta
which will close great reduction One par
ticuar style is tucked skirt with . ruie around the
bottom. and full sash with . very neat basque q
match Former price. e. IS: reduced to 81 so.
We have only three l4-year Misses suits left of Q
plain skirt. trimmed with three of very fine
inserting. and plated match; reduced from
s600 to e3 %.
BY buying Of the above you do not make sfoohsh
outlay. but q sensible investment
LANsBURCH BRO.
40. 422. 424. 42e 7rz sz,...
In conjunction with the above sale have ipcludsa
the balance Of
DRESS ROBES,
Thirty i've in number These Will b closed out With
the above sooda An elegant and rare opportunity -
buy unmsde Dress at such price.
E.. f E$ I'll :: :;
E E 81 II Fl e. {! {: III
4. E E f F -:
ONE PRICE
go, 422, "a 4ee 7TH STREET
COOLEST STORE IN TIE TOWN.. FIFTY PArEH2
COOLING FANS 10 MAKE IT %. sul2
LAsxrr,s LoAx Ourcx
No. S61 Pennsyivsnia avenue northwest
Money leaned on Gold and 6ilver Wstchea d.
@o.aA Jevelry, Ristols 0uns 1ochanioi focia
Le44es' "a 09n9amene Wearing App0raI
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Short Stories from the Chinese.

From the Chinese Review
young tiger met an old one and said, 81 got
noid OF man to-day whose upper parts were so
taSteiess and his neither parts SO sour that, hum
CRY as was, left him in disgust. wonder what
sort OF man this could be?" "a student who has
had to buy his degrees i" was the reply.
The Lord OF Hades considered q certain spirit to
have been great sinner indeed, so he adjudged
That he should re-enter the world to become poor
light punishment" demonstrated an angel. "NO, -
said his eminence. 1.-The i've hungry children will
soon drive him mad"
Chang and Chung mutually agreed to start a
brewery. Said Chang to Chung: "You supply
the rice and Will furnish the water" "But,
quer1ed Chung, 'if the profits are divided accord
lngiy TO the capital embarked l am afraid it
VIII be difficult to apport1on your share" ''Oh,
I'm not afraid }" said Chang; "when the brew is
der"
took his bow ana pursued "Hit him in the leg, "
cried the father, ''else you'll spoil the market
value OF the skin"
bl6ulous individual, on entering restaurant.
noticed that the wine cups were small. After
seating himself he gave vent to most demoniacal
seHes OF howlS and groans. "What Is the natter"
asked the startled landlord "Ah," answered the
man, 'my father, hale, hearty man, met his
death at friends table by accidentally swallow
Ing small wine cup, so whenever see similar
ones the memory OF the sad event overcomes me. "
Is needless TO add that the cup was replaced by
o larger one.
A hard drinker dreamed that he had become pos
seSSed or bottle OF genuine stun, but, determined
70 enjoy 1t thoroughly. he had begun to heat it.
hoo" he groaned. 5If / had known this was to
happen would have drunk 1t cold"
A servant did not I'LL guests cup to the brim.
Iae Latter holding 1t up remarked; .This cup is
lied the host. III the upper part can't hold
uquor, OF what use Is it," was the smart retort.